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August 26, 2026

English reading briefs and context saved on this day, alongside preserved public trend signals.

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China News and Web Trends

Search, portal, internet-native news, and creator-media trend lists from China's public web.

21signals
toutiao

Toutiao

ByteDance’s algorithmic news and content feed, driven by personalized recommendations and creator posts.

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #36
    What do you think about the Brazilian presidential candidate's remarks on China-Brazil trade?
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #36
    Jiangxi Bank Responds to 'Love Her, Take Out a Loan to Bring Her Home'
    BusinessMachine translated
  3. #37
    Scholar: Russia-Ukraine Gray-Zone Conflict Escalates
    SocietyMachine translated
  4. #37
    Woman Looks Through Her Photo Album and Discovers She Once Acted with Zhang Linghe
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  5. #38
    Is the Spring of 'Old-Timer Stocks' Coming?
    BusinessMachine translated
  6. #38
    Why British Missile Technology May Not Help Ukraine Turn the Tide
    SocietyMachine translated
  7. #39
    September Salary Payment Dates and Amounts May Change
    BusinessMachine translated
  8. #39
    Media: He Xiaopeng's 'Another Growth Engine' Has Ignited
    BusinessMachine translated
baidu

Baidu Hot Search

Baidu's ranked search-topic discovery list. It is distinct from Baidu Index and is not an equivalent Google Trends dataset.

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #37
    U.S. Man Kills Eight Relatives and Dies by Suicide
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.5MSource metric
  2. #38
    Why Are Braised Duck Snacks No Longer Selling?
    BusinessMachine translated
    4.4MSource metric
  3. #38
    8.86 Seconds! Humanoid Robot Breaks the 100-Meter Record Again
    TechMachine translated
    4.4MSource metric
  4. #39
    Automated Driving Violations: Automakers Held Accountable
    TechMachine translated
    4.3MSource metric
  5. #39
    “I Heard Shells Whistling Over the Rooftops”
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.3MSource metric
  6. #40
    University Dorms Equipped with Smart Toilets, Comparable to a Luxury Hotel
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.2MSource metric
  7. #40
    Retiree with a Work Unit Reclassified as Flexible Employment
    SocietyMachine translated
    4.2MSource metric
netease-news

NetEase News

A major portal-style news and commentary app with strong internet-media distribution.

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #37
    Unitree Technology's Six Straight Limit-Downs: Share Price Halves, Wiping Out 200 Billion Yuan in Market Value
    BusinessMachine translated
  2. #37
    Fu Jun, Member of the Standing Committee of the Jing'an District Party Committee and Deputy District Mayor of Shanghai, Set for New Role; Hefei Government Secretary-General Xu Huawei Also Set for New Appointment
    SocietyMachine translated
  3. #38
    Xiang Zuo publicly lashes out at his 65-year-old mother late at night: “You’d rather have your daughter-in-law than me? Then deal with it yourself.”
    EntertainmentMachine translated
  4. #38
    Reporter: Guy Can Walk Without Crutches and Do Light Strength Training
    SocietyMachine translated
  5. #39
    Ferrari Crashes Into BMW, Both Severely Damaged; Witness Says Oncoming Car Made Illegal U-Turn
    SocietyMachine translated
  6. #39
    Midnight Showdown Begins: Three Chinese Targets Attacked as Trump Calls for Global Cooperation
    SocietyMachine translated
Category

Chinese Social Media Trends

Q&A boards, lifestyle communities, forums, movie lists, and other places where Chinese internet users discuss what is trending.

8signals
weibo

Weibo Hot Search

A Chinese public social network where news, entertainment, creators, and institutional accounts meet in topic-based discussion.

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #36
    The Only Way to Stop Staying Up Late
    SocietyMachine translated
    115.2KSource metric
  2. #36
    How Much Would Liu Xiang Receive If He Bought Out His Resettlement Allowance?
    SocietyMachine translated
    314.1KSource metric
  3. #37
    Zong Fuli Beverage Brand Online Sales Data
    BusinessMachine translated
    309.8KSource metric
  4. #37
    Woman develops blisters on her waist and is diagnosed with shingles
    SocietyMachine translated
    114.1KSource metric
  5. #38
    Ning Jing Voices Support for Hunan TV
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    309.4KSource metric
  6. #38
    Gamescom 2026
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    100.7KSource metric
  7. #39
    Turns Out I'm the Only One Dressing Randomly for Work
    CultureMachine translated
    99.1KSource metric
  8. #39
    This Is Actually Feng Shaofeng
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    264.2KSource metric
Category

Chinese Video Platform Trends

Short-video, long-video, and creator-community rankings from major Chinese video platforms and online culture hubs.

21signals
bilibili

Bilibili

China’s youth-oriented video community, similar to YouTube with stronger anime, gaming, and creator subcultures.

About this platform
6

Chinese source / Guest reading usually available

  1. #37
    The Chinese Room's Project: The Game Awards Trailer
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.2M playsSource metric
  2. #37
    Nursing: A Gentle Knife Slashing Toward Death
    CultureMachine translated
    4.4M playsSource metric
  3. #38
    Ultra-Rare Engineering Prototype Repair
    TechMachine translated
    1.3M playsSource metric
  4. #38
    Multiverse, Infinite Travel: Did I Steal My Own Wife? The Highly Rated Sci-Fi Series "Dark Matter" Season 1
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    216.8K playsSource metric
  5. #39
    Thought It Was Just a Glass of Water, But Then...
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.2M playsSource metric
  6. #40
    Nationwide First Test: Which Initial D Protagonist’s Car Is Fastest?
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    1.1M playsSource metric
douyin

Douyin

China’s short-video and live-content platform, sister product to TikTok.

About this platform
8

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #37
    The Older Generation Saying “I’ll Find You” Hits Different
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  2. #37
    Those Who Get the MJ Meme Are Using the Spider-Man Nail Filter
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  3. #38
    Congratulations to Myself on Completing This Journey
    CultureMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  4. #38
    Let's Become Oatmeal Girls Together This Fall
    CultureMachine translated
    7.7MSource metric
  5. #39
    Even Shum's Go-To Snack Has Gone Viral
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  6. #39
    Angelababy Looks Stunning in an Angel Wings Outfit
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  7. #40
    Simple Outfits Can Look Sophisticated
    CultureMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
  8. #40
    HangHang Challenge Kicks Off
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    7.6MSource metric
kuaishou

Kuaishou

A short-video and livestreaming platform with strong everyday-life, regional, and creator-economy communities.

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Sign-in may be required

  1. #37
    I Met a Prince on the Streets of Kashgar, Xinjiang
    CultureMachine translated
    9.4MSource metric
  2. #37
    Song Yadong vs. Umar Face Off for the First Time
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.1MSource metric
  3. #38
    Junlin and Xiuzai Break Up
    EntertainmentMachine translated
    9.3MSource metric
  4. #38
    Flash Floods in Ulanqab Leave 4 Dead
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.1MSource metric
  5. #39
    Families Speak Out After 18 Chinese Crew Members Go Missing
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.1MSource metric
  6. #39
    Video from the Landslide Disaster Site at Tibet's Gyirong Port
    SocietyMachine translated
    9.3MSource metric
  7. #40
    15th Five-Year Plan to Promote 6G Industry and Ecosystem Development
    TechMachine translated
    9.3MSource metric
Category

Chinese Tech and AI Trends

Developer communities, tech media, product sites, AI discussion, and IT boards from China's internet.

7signals
juejin

Juejin

A developer and tech-writing community, similar to DEV.to for Chinese engineers.

About this platform
7

Chinese source / Guest articles; some require sign-in

  1. #37
    After Codex Opened Up 1M Context, I Found the New Version Isn’t Configured the Way Online Guides Say
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 144Source metric
  2. #37
    Intercepting Codex to See How Its Prompts Are Written
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 144Source metric
  3. #38
    JWT 2: HTTP Is Stateless, So Why Issue a Token After Successful Login?
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 135Source metric
  4. #38
    Put a Talking 3D Digital Human on a Webpage in 5 Minutes
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 144Source metric
  5. #39
    August 2026 GitHub Trending Deep Dive: Agent Skills Sweep Open Source, One Skill Pack Reaches 50K Stars
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 135Source metric
  6. #39
    After Two Months, I Got Codex Automated Video Editing Working and Gained Over 1,000 Followers
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 135Source metric
  7. #40
    From Idea to a Live Agent in 3 Minutes: We Open-Sourced an AI Visual Workflow IDE
    TechMachine translated
    heat: 135Source metric
Category

Chinese Music Trends

Popular-song charts, streaming rankings, and youth music culture from China's major music platforms.

3signals